The Bundawarrah Centre in Temora, New South Wales | History Museum

The Bundawarrah Centre

Locality: Temora, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6977 5923

Address: Bundawarrah Centre, 29 Junee Road 2666 Temora, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.temoraruralmuseum.com

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25.01.2022 These items were given to us by Justine Sewell. The second photo shows the Bundawarrah School in 1921 with teacher Alice King and students "Lorn, Vera, Eileen, Jean, (possibly) Errol and David.

25.01.2022 These images come from Reefton and depict the mine shaft, Sunnyside Blacksmith and Sunnyside Blade Shearing

25.01.2022 The Matthews family name is still very prevalent in the shire... do you recognise any of these Matthews family members of years gone by? - Off to school WT Matthews Family - WT Matthews Family April 1958

24.01.2022 These photos from Pucawan might be familiar to some family members: Arthur & George Sanderson Arthur 1941 Arthur Sanderson Beau Tiedemann with Pease children - Lorraine, Mary & Kay & Nevell Siemsen taken in front of Tiedemanns... Carting wheat - George Preston in 1917 Claude & George Preston Ethel Preston, Lorna Sanderson and George Preston George & Emily Sanderson George & Ethel Preston George Preston & Ethel Tigg George Preston George in Quandary South 1916 See more

24.01.2022 Do you know anyone who grew up in the Springdale area and attended Wollundry school in 1974? They may be pictured here

23.01.2022 The first of these photos is taken from Pardey's Flour Mill and the other two show the, then, views of the town.

23.01.2022 Temora Public School Photo 1916

23.01.2022 These photos from Quandary tell some interesting stories: 1920 school photo 1941 flood Cec Harper (1960s) Harry Bromfield and Robena Macauley... Hazeldean Jack and Cecil Lucas moving the loo to a new hole Jack, Harry and Lyndsay Bromfield Mick Lucas O & D Harper and Cecil Lucas in Air Force uniforms 1940s Olive Harper with Cecil Lucas on bike at Cadell in 1927 Sale of Quandary Station School photo See more

23.01.2022 B Macauley, B Mackinlay and J Mackinlay sharing a "moment" and a Golden Wedding Dinner held at Pucawan Hall in 1955 for J.B Mackinlay and Ellen Duffy.

20.01.2022 These images come from a time when Pucawan was thriving: Martin, Gustav, Margaret, Betty & John Jahn Pucawan Hall Pucawan Post Office Pucawan Post Office... Pucawan Railway Station 1919 Quandary Post Office Reg, Lindsay Davis, Norman, Bezz and Lorna Rex at Miroola Rex Preston Rex, Lorna, Jean, Norman, Ethel and George Preston Stan Tiedemann ready to push timber over Temora to Pucawan school bus Temora to Pucawan school bus Will Trigg (standing), George Preston (in car0 in March 1919 See more

19.01.2022 These photos came mostly from files obtained from Allan Partridge. Some are unidentified... can you name anyone? Mr & Mrs Partridge and Grandchildren George, Joyce and Family Unknown

19.01.2022 Trungley Hall may have a pretty small population these days, but at one time it was quite a thriving community with names such as Goesch, Bradley, Hartwig, Noack and Krause all populating the town. Pictured are some of those community members from a range of organisations and families... do you recognise anyone?

19.01.2022 We have some photos with unidentified subjects in them. Can you help us identify these people? We've included as much information as we have: 1. Unknown 2. Unsure, Laurie Jennings, Edna Jennings & Tom Jennings 3. Latham, Pike and Pedrana 4. On the creek at Pucawan... 5. Photo supplied by Allan Partridge See more

18.01.2022 During World War II many local young women travelled to Burrowa Silknit Factory. Here are some shots of them at work and a staff photo.

18.01.2022 Were you born in Temora? Which hospital? Here are some images of the different hospital buildings over time.

18.01.2022 Join Jean Luck and experience the art of crochet. Whether you're a novice or advanced you're sure to get plenty of tips in this workshop. When: Saturday 4th Jul...y, 2020 Where: Bundawarrah Centre Time: 10am-2pm Tickets are just $20 and are available at https://www.trybooking.com/BKEVK but spaces are limited to just 8 people, so get in fast. See more

17.01.2022 Sebastopol may be just a blip on your trip to Wagga these days, but these photos tell a different story. Some of the subjects identified in these images are: Cobb & Co Coach (Alec Alchin) Edith Pike and the Shaws at Temora Show Emma Jane Pike and Jae Noble... J Joshua and K Smith Sky view of Sebastopol Pub circa 1973 Also circa 1973 Also circa 1973 Ow and EJ Pike circa 1900 Sebastopol Pub Sebastopol School Small School Sports Day Walter, Edith, Grace and Binty Pike See more

17.01.2022 Temora Shire Council has released a Homegrown Heroes episode tonight with WWII Veteran Mr Bill Harris.

16.01.2022 These images are of Mimosa residents. A group photo and then a school photo dated 19/8/1913

15.01.2022 It's week 2 of our #VisitRiverina social media competition, and the theme is: Art, Culture & Heritage. Why not head to Insert your town/shire to capture a winning shot or submit one you’ve already taken? More information about the competition is available on our website at: http://ow.ly/jwrO50CrFzq and the Ts & Cs at http://ow.ly/Au8B50CrFzr. This week’s prize is a beautiful didgeridoo from @sandhills.artefacts worth $250. Images captured in the following areas are eligible... to win prizes: - @bland_not_dull_or_boring #WestWyalong - #CarrathoolShire - @VisitCoolamonShire - @VisitCootamundra - @VisitGundagai - @HayTourism - @LeetonShire - @VisitLockhartShire - @MurrumbidgeeCouncil - @NarranderaTourism - @VisitSnowyValleys - @VisitTemora See more

15.01.2022 A mixture of photos for this week's post, some more modern than others. All, no doubt, containing some characters: B Macauley, B Mackinlay and J Mackinlay B Bremer, C Bremer, J Bremer, J Bremer, K Bremer & B Bremer in 1991 Bill McKinley & Alec Preston in Pucawan in around 1927 Bremer Family... Daisy and Granny O'Leary at Temora Show Denis O'Keefe from the Rock's hotel E Murphy's 90th birthday - N O'Gorman, B Murphy, P Robinson, G Murphy and F McLean 1961 Elizabeth and Grace Pike Eva Russell with Cathy and Edna Jennings F & H Jones at the show 1937 E D See more

15.01.2022 These photos come mostly from files obtained from Allan Partridge. Some are identified. Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown... "G & J's wedding - side verandah at Oakville" See more

15.01.2022 These are some photos of Temora Shire residents from our past. Do you recognise anyone? 1. Alf & Ada Hobbs (nee Walker) 2. Bill McKinley & Alec Preston 3. E Murphy's 90th birthday - N O'Gorman, B Murphy, P Robinson, G Murphy and F McLean 1961 4. Elizabeth & Grace Pike... 5. Eva Russell with Cathy Jennings and Edna Jennings 6. Graham Hurst, John Russell and Ewin Hurst 7. L. Sanderson, F Jones, P Sanderson & V Lucas 8. Ted Russell and Laurie Jennings See more

14.01.2022 Temora's NRCC Building now homes Pinnacle Community Services and Temora Shire Library. Here's a photo of its opening with Archie McIntosh & Sir Roden Cutler. Who knows what year this photo was taken?

14.01.2022 Temora Town Band have reformed in recent years, entertaining crowds at all the Shire's main events. Here's a couple of shots from the Temora Band from many, many years ago. Does anyone recognise the members?

13.01.2022 These pictures are from Lorna & Arthur Sanderson's golden wedding anniversary. Pictured are: Jeanette, Ethel, Jean and Peter (4 generations) Lorna and Arthur

12.01.2022 The legend of Sproule's Lagoon is a story about one of Temora's brushes with bushranger activity. You can read about it in the third image.

12.01.2022 Pictured are artworks created by local ceramic artist, Heather Lowes, which were created for the Old-New initiative by Eastern Riverina Arts. The exhibition features a new artwork exhibited alongside a museum object. The exhibition focuses on museums and artists located in the Eastern Riverina Arts region. The exhibition is being held in the Historic Council Chambers site of the Museum of the Riverina before being made available for touring to Museums in our region - includin...g the Bundawarrah Centre. At the end of the tour the contemporary artwork will be donated to each Museum. The project's aim is to showcase contemporary artists from our region alongside the unique, quirky and/or significant objects held in our museums. Temora Rural Museum agreed to lend an item for the Exhibition and tour. You can see the exhibition at the Museum of the Riverina until November 22 See more

11.01.2022 Many of our images representing Tara have come to us via the Tyndall family but amongst these images with Betty Tyndall you will also find the likes of Jimmie and Annie O'Brien, A. Flynn, C & M Cassidy, Marj Altus, Joe Dalwood, Aberle Breust, Margaret O'Brien, Joyce Harper, Bevan & Shirley Bryce, F O'Dwyer and P Tyndall

11.01.2022 Join this small group workshop and make your own lampshade for a standing base or a ceiling light. All materials and light refreshments are included in the price. $165 per person - includes all materials and light refreshments. No skills required... Contact Annie on 0411 367 166 or [email protected] Follow on Instagram @shades_of_distinction

09.01.2022 Who can spot a relative in this image from Primrose Park School?

09.01.2022 These images show a mineshaft at Reefton, Sunnyside Blacksmith and Sunnyside Blade Shearing

08.01.2022 Many of us have memories of the footbridge over the railway line. How many times did you have to climb it?

08.01.2022 1955 Premiers Temora - pictured are: (back) John Reid, Brian Brock, Hector Eyles, Jim Murphy, Jock Colwill, Hirtile Bennett, Mal Reid, Ian McLean, Neville Terlich, Elliot Terlich, Gordon Terlich (front) Harry O'Callaghan, Jim Richardson, Darcy O'Connor, Dave Cupples, Alan Pinney, Ken Addams, Bob Barnes (mascot), Gary Richardson

07.01.2022 Discover the story behind the most prominent artefacts held at the Temora Rurual Museum

07.01.2022 Les Schulz (1902 - 2003) was a Temora mechanic and musician. He was well known and liked in the Temora community and stayed active for most of his 101 years. Les became famous as "Australia's Oldest Mechanic" and was featured on A Current Affair, with his beloved car "Lena" at the age of 99 as his license was renewed. Les was also a seasoned musician playing the piano accordion and harmonica right up until his death in 2003.

07.01.2022 He really was something special

06.01.2022 The landscape has certainly changed over the years. Here are some wide shots of Temora showing how the view has changed.

05.01.2022 There was a time when Pucawan was a thriving little village full of young families whose surnames can still be heard in the Temora Shire today. Here are some photos taken in Pucawan's heydays. Pucawan Aussie Rules Team Pucawan Football Team Premiers 1934, 35, 36 Pucawan Football team Premiers 1939 Pucawan School 1... Pucawan School 2 Pucawan School 3 and Pucawan students See more

04.01.2022 Who can spot a familiar face in these photos from Primrose Park?

03.01.2022 This poster was found at Junee's theatre and is believed to date back to the 1920s!

02.01.2022 These images came mostly from files owned by Allan Partridge and show: 1964 Dave Rees Alf & Ada Hobbs (nee Walker) Unknown Curragh students taking a dip in Gaynor's Dam... Gladys, Bob, "Mum", George, "Me" and "Dad" - "Bob is tickling mum, that's why she is leaning over. Taken on Galdys' wedding day Dec 14th 1945 Wattle Day Curragh School Ron Cole - school teacher "Darville" 1948 Harvesting 1948 Wattamondara December 1947 Partridge Family Carnie Family See more